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There was a moving rendition of the national anthem at the start line in Greenwich Park this morning, before 42,000 elite and amateur runners began the gruelling 26.2-mile course.

The Met Offices forecast predicts a cloudy start to the day with some potential showers before the sun breaks through around midday, although it will become more overcast later into the afternoon.

Newcastle reportedly had the strongest transfer interest in Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic this summer and could yet tempt Jack Harrison from Leeds.

Cheering crowds lined the streets of the capital today to spur on the mass of runners, some of whom sporting colourful costumes, as they set off for the 26.2-mile run.

Temperatures are anticipated to peak at about 17C at 2pm but will likely be 12C when runners set off from the start line on the 26.2-mile race.

Simon Phillips, from Dorset, said he ‘jumped at the chance’ to wear the costume, taking the reins from Lukas Bates.

BIG Ben will strike again at the London Marathon on Sunday after a GP from Dorset “jumped at the chance” to run in the famous costume.

Chelsea have joined Manchester United in tracking Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as a growing transfer target, according to a report.

A journalist thinks Chelsea will look to sell Kai Havertz in summer 2023 if the forward has an underwhelming campaign under new boss Graham Potter.

Armando Broja has revealed that he did not know who Tottenham were when they approached the now Chelsea striker and his parents about moving to north London in 2007.